Football Academy Lead Coach - Woodcreek Elite Sports Academy (WESA) at Woodcreek School

We are seeking a Football Academy Lead Coach to oversee U9 - U15 boys and U9-U15 girls. The coach will build and lead a performance-driven programme, combining technical mastery, tactical understanding, strength & conditioning, and evidence-based athlete monitoring.


KEY RESPONSIBILITIES


Develop a structured football curriculum with age-appropriate skill benchmarks.
Lead weekly training sessions, including early mornings, evenings, and weekends.
Monitor athlete performance with analytics, video review, and termly progression reports.
Prepare teams for regional tournaments, inter-school leagues, and national competitions.
Maintain a professional academy culture emphasising discipline, resilience, and sportsmanship.
Coordinate with tutors to ensure academic targets are met, even during competition periods.
Collaborate with physiotherapists, nutritionists, psychologists, and sports scientists for holistic athlete support.
Ensure safeguarding, injury prevention, and compliance standards are consistently met.


SUCCESS INDICATORS (KPI'S)


Measurable skill improvement per term.
90% of athletes meet academic performance targets.
Participation in ≥3 regional or national competitions per year.
Ensure high retention rates while attracting more students in Year 1.


MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS


CAF "B" License (minimum) - higher preferred.
Minimum 3 years' academy coaching experience in structured youth football programmes.
Proven experience developing athletes for competitive pathways.
Leadership, communication, and organisational excellence.
Flexible for early morning, evening, and weekend sessions